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256 pp.
| Roaring Brook/First Second |
April, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-1-62672-444-0$22.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-62672-445-7$12.99
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4-6
Color by Alec Longstreth. Brosgol's fictionalized graphic memoir captures the ups and downs of Russian American preteen Vera's stint at a Russian Orthodox summer camp. She struggles with strict rules, lack of modern conveniences, and drama involving her older tentmates. The tone is accessible, vulnerable, and hilariously kid-centric. A monochromatic army-green palette reinforces the natural setting in the smartly paced panels, and a cliffhanger ending hints at a possible sequel.
Reviewer: Elisa Gall
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2018